Gail Fridlund is the events manager for the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. In that role, she coordinates a variety of internal and external events, including signature events such as the Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series, the Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards, and the School's annual commencement ceremony.

Gail comes to the Humphrey School with five years of event management experience at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She earned her bachelor’s degree in outdoor education from Northland College, lives in South Minneapolis with her dog, and enjoys canoeing, reading, and cooking.